- Magnesium L-threonate
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Magnesium L-threonate 
Other namesMgTIdentifiers CAS number 778571-57-6,
500304-76-7 (hydrate)Jmol-3D images Image 1 - [O-]C([C@H](O)[C@@H](O)CO)=O.[O-]C([C@H](O)[C@@H](O)CO)=O.[Mg2+]
Properties Molecular formula C8H14MgO10 Molar mass 294.5 g mol−1 
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Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa)Infobox references Magnesium L-threonate is a magnesium salt of L-threonic acid having the formula Mg(C4H7O5)2.[1]
Researchers have found that magnesium L-threonate administered to rats significantly boosts their cognitive abilities[2] [3], and suggest that the same effect may occur in humans, although this remains to be tested.
References
- ^ Gao Sheng-Li;Yang Xu-Wu;Chen San-Ping;Ju Zhan-Feng (2002). "Synthesis and Standard Enthalpy of Formation of Magnesium L-Threonate". Acta Phys. -Chim. Sin. 18 (11): 994–997. http://www.whxb.pku.edu.cn/EN/abstract/abstract24156.shtml.
- ^ Magnesium Supplement Helps Boost Brainpower, Science Daily, Feb. 2, 2010
- ^ Inna Slutsky, Nashat Abumaria, Long-Jun Wu, Chao Huang, Ling Zhang, Bo Li, Xiang Zhao, Arvind Govindarajan, Ming-Gao Zhao, Min Zhuo, Susumu Tonegawa, and Guosong Liu (2010). "Enhancement of Learning and Memory by Elevating Brain Magnesium". Neuron 65 (2): 165–177. doi:10.1016/j.neuron.2009.12.026. PMID 20152124. http://www.cell.com/neuron/abstract/S0896-6273(09)01044-7.
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